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He claims tram bosses Transdev could get to grips with the problem by giving bulky backpacks the red light.

The Fine Gael politician said: “A simple measure to partially alleviate this would be if Transdev would replicate signage already in use in London on the underground asking commuters to remove backpacks while on trams.”

With more than 100,000 daily passengers, the Luas’ popularity has accelerated.

Neale Richmond (Image: Fine Gael)

But jam-packed journeys are a tough ride for the elderly and pregnant women.

A spokeswoman for Luas operators Transdev said: “Regular commuters know how to board and alight trams and are very familiar with removing backpacks and moving away from the doors down the tram aisle.”